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Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub

Chalet in Geraldine Downs with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Nestled on a rural, forested property near Geraldine, Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat offers an intimate escape for couples. Recharge your soul by gazing at the mountains through open bi-fold windows from the king bed, taking a plunge in the natural pool or lingering with BBQ dinner on the deck while watching sunset behind Fiery Peak.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2710 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub

Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat - Our new luxury eco-accommodation for couples - set on our rural, forested property just 10mins from Geraldine.

Gaze at the mountains from the king bed through open bi-fold windows, take a long soak in the handcrafted (Lignum) woodfired hot tub, gaze at the splendour of a sky full of stars, listen to bird song, BBQ your dinner on the deck while you watch the sun go down behind Fiery Peak, linger while the sky changes colour and ducks fly home for the night, recharge your soul, take a plunge in our spring fed natural pool. "One night is never enough"

The wood-fired hot tub can be booked as an extra ($60 first night, $20 - 2nd & 3rd night). Cleaned between guests, filled with our fresh unchlorinated, UV filtered spring water and then heated to 40 degrees for your arrival.

Let me know if you would like to book the tub and you can just bring cash with you for payment.

Built in 2022, the Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat 66 sqm cabin has been designed with the environment in mind. Powered by the sun, supplied with our own pristine spring water (UV filtered, unchlorinated), set amongst 12 acres of trees: this beautiful open-plan cabin looks out across farmland to the mountains. Your time at the cabin will allow you to disconnect from the stresses of life, and reconnect with the beauty of a natural environment

If you have time, there's a lot to do in and around Geraldine using Fiery Peak as a base for a 2 or 3 night stay:
Take a day trip to Peel Forest (Horse treks, bush walks), Lake Tekapo (ice-skating, snow tubing, hot pools), Mt Cook (Hooker Valley, Sealy Tarn walks), Mt Sunday (Lord of the Rings film site), day trips to Timaru/ Caroline Bay. Ski fields - Mt Dobson, Roundhill, Mt Hutt.
OR simply relax in the cabin or gardens with a book with no one to bother you, popping into Geraldine to check out Barker's new cafe and food store or other restaurants/ Geraldine cheese factory-shop.

BBQ: We have a Weber BBQ for guests to use. It is just gorgeous sitting outside enjoying the evening, cooking, dining and wining with the back-drop of the mountains. We just ask if you use the BBQ that you take a few minutes afterward to clean it with BBQ wipes provided.

LATE CHECK-OUT: Because I hate to rush when I am away on holiday, at Fiery Peak Cottage you can stay till mid-day if your schedule allows. So wake up, relax, enjoy the morning coffee and cooked breakfast before heading away. Check out anytime up to noon.

If you need anything to eat.. there are some lovely restaurants & cafes to choose from in Geraldine, just 8 mins drive away. Alternatively and possibly better, grab a cooked chicken, selection of salads and bottle of wine from the local supermarket and make the most of your time to relax at the cottage. Takeaways also available from Royal India, Q Foods, or Jack’s Chinese Takeaway/Fish and Chips.

Guests say that the night sky at Fiery Peak is as good as Tekapo. With the telescope provided, you can check out the evening sky from the deck of the cabin.

We welcome direct bookings through StayGeraldine.

While we are not able to have children stay due to natural hazards on our property, you are welcome to bring a non-mobile infant. There is a portacot available in the cabin. Please let me know if you wish to bring an infant.

Guests have access to our 12 acre property to explore the forest natural pool and waterways.

Please note reviews prior to May 2022 - are for our old Fiery Peak cottage. We have now replaced the cottage with our newly build cabin - Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Guest may smoke outside on deck, prohibited inside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 710 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Suitable for children over 6 years if she.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guest may smoke outside on deck, prohibited inside

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Hot Tub Fiery Peak Eco Cottage
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Hot Tub @ Fiery Peak Eco-Cottage Guesthouse Geraldine Downs

About the neighborhood

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What's nearby

  • Pleasant Valley Daffodils - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 15 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Geraldine Observatory - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 16 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Verdé Cafe Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Geraldine Fish Supply - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Berry Barn Bakery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pleasant Valley Daffodils and within 6 mi (10 km) of Vintage Car & Machinery Museum and Geraldine Observatory. Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a beautiful time staying at Fiery Peak! Even with some not-so-great weather, we had an incredible time. Lovely views, wonderful hosts, amazing view of the stars, and a killer hot tub - absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

A beautifully designed eco retreat, gorgeous views and still close enough to Geraldine for a coffee and a wander around the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic - no distractions - no tv and no internet, our time without interference. loved the hot pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter holiday

Thanks for memorable Easter stay Kay. It was peaceful, relaxing and we enjoyed the lovely views of the Three Peaks. The waterslide was fun ! I think we will come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing stay at The Retreat. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to create a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. The hot tub was a highlight - soaking under the stars with a crystal-clear view of the Milky Way was absolutely magical. Each night felt like a dream.The fireplace added a cozy, romantic vibe, and we loved the little touches like candles, aromatherapy supplies, and board games - everything we needed to truly relax and switch off. The space was beautifully designed and incredibly comfortable.A huge thank you to Kay for her fantastic communication and support throughout our stay. We felt so well looked after. Highly recommend this beautiful spot for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature (and each other!).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing comfortable off grid experience

Thank you so much Kay. The cottage was more than we could have imagined. So many thoughtful touches and delicious breakfast provisions. Loved the fairy lights and lanterns!!! The kids absolutely adored the sawdust toilet experience 😊. Will be recommending. We wished we had at least one more night. Stars were outstanding. Thank you so much xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a place!

Gorgeous location. Lovely wee cottage, very clean and well appointed. Kay is a wonderful host, appeared with fresh plums off her tree and a friendly chat. Breakfast was devine. Teenage and preteen kids didn’t even care there was no WiFi or power. Just mooched around exploring and lying in hammock talking to each other! Shame it was only one night! Will be back. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Country Stay

We really enjoyed our time at the Fiery Peak Chalet. Great place to un-plug and unwind and enjoy time with loved ones. We enjoyed use of the hot tub and star gazing in the evenings. Definitely recommend. Kay was great in communication and quick to respond to any inquires.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely get away

Was a wonderful place to stay, Kay the host was amazing and great to deal with. The kids had a blast with all the games and toys and we will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant experience for city people like us. Sitting in the outdoor hot tub and star gazing was a once in a lifetime must try. Kay was so kind to lit the fire place for us and it's easy to keep it going. Sleeping with a fire place going was better than the heater. We even cooked our eggs on it and it's perfect. All our breakfast were homemade and the muesli was divine! I guess the only issue for me was no running hot water for wash in the morning but Kay promised that next time when we come back, the mod con will be there! We are so looking forward to come back again and definitely will stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to get away from "it all"

Our stay was exactly what we needed - an escape from the stresses of modern life, with ample time to laze around in beautiful surroundings with our own private hot tub reading and relaxing. Geraldine township is a short drive away if you're wanting to look around and browse some stores and such. The Eco toilet was a novelty to us, and we were pleasantly surprised with it (no odor at all). The breakfast supplies provided by Kay were a lovely treat, and Kay herself was a friendly host, even bringing us her spare cellphone with some beautiful playlists loaded up and linked to a bluetooth speaker to provide a lovely soundtrack to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay a slice of country paradise!

Off the grid couldn’t have been better just what we wer after!! Loved the hot tub and fire place !!! We played cards with the fairy lights lightning up was like a magical retreat we felt so spoilt breakfast was amazing freash bread eggs yummm!!! Highly recommend!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

Thank you so much for having us in your bach, it was delightful. Loved the fairy lights and the little kitchen. <3
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful country retreat

Wonderful little eco-friendly cottage off the beaten track in a beautiful rural setting. Generous breakfast supplies and all the necessities provided in a refreshing back to basics way. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute little treasure! We spent just one cosy night here but could have stayed longer. The breakfast supplied is amazing and the late check out time is awesome. Crank the fire back up in the morning and enjoy a leisurely second breakfast cooked in your own rustic little kitchen (there's so much we couldn't finish it!). Kay's communication is spot on and she and her hubby have thought of everything. Extra solar lights and some great playlists supplied, lots of cosy blankets and a the telescope to view the amazing night sky. Would highly recommend this gorgeous little cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot

Beautiful little spot! Quirky with it being off grid. Delicious breakfast thank you. Would highly recommend the cottage and we'd go back again. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

It was so refreshing different but an awesome getaway

6/10 Okay

Dawn W.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Delightful hosts

Beautiful setting, mountain views and peace. Would probably be enjoyed by and more appropriate for younger people. We struggled with the overcast and rainy weather too so maybe it would be easier in late spring, summer and early autumn. Not sure that all of the cottage meets health and safety guidelines
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Karl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay

Thank you so much Kay for all the thoughtful touches including home-made yoghurt, bread, eggs, butter, jam, bacon, juice. You looked after us so well while giving us all the privacy we needed. We want to come back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway!

The perfect little getaway with so many thoughtful touches. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort off the beaten path

Despite the owner's advice to use Google maps, we arrived at the wrong end of the farmland property, but fortunately encountered the owner returning home. There is a gentle uphill walk from the carpark of about 300 footsteps (and a shorter but more steep one), just be aware, but once you arrive, the space is beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds. Note the lack of electricity and flush toilet (but the saw dust toilet works very well). Also hot water must be stove heated. Populated sheep feeds on two sides. Terrific breakfast offerings to start your day. Thanks Kay and Keith!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Off the grid- in the BEST way!

Different houses have their own vision of healthy, homey and off the grid. But this is for real!! No electricity (but plenty of battery powered light) and a simple feeling of home. The entrance was still under construction for our stay, But don’t let that detour you! If anything it made the place more charming! Kay and her husband were great hosts and had awesome stories to share. Such an excellent rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Simplicity and Stillness

This is the place for you if you want to detox from your world of 'busy'. With its comfortable and cosy accommodation, you can be creatively inspired or just relax into the stillness of the setting. No stars for us the night we stayed due to the rain but the fire worked its magic anyway. Kay has thought of everything to make your stay something special. Jackie and Louise from Cranio onTour will be stopping here again on their next road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018